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The Augusta Chronicle
Foodees Fest brings food vendors to Augusta this weekend
Foodees Fest Food & Culture Festival returns to Augusta this weekend with plenty of food trucks, entertainment, and shopping. Dozens of food vendors and many crafters and artists will be on hand for the three-day event that opens Friday on Fifth Street in downtown Augusta. More: Jerk House brings Jamaican favorites to Washington Road | Exclusive Billed as a traveling food festival, Foodees Fest combines a wide variety of food vendors, artisans and crafters in a community-focused event. The festival aims to create opportunities for attendees to sample new foods, explore unique products and support participating businesses and makers, according to the event's website. It is a traveling festival that visits many cities in the East, bringing together many cultures through food and food products, according to its website, www.foodeesfest.com . Foodees Fest will be held 1-7 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. There will be on-site parking, according to the event information. Admission is free, but organizers ask that patrons pre-register to assist with planning. Registration enters festival-goers in a raffle to win a free meal. To register, visit https://www.foodeesfest.com/event/augusta-ga-2026 . Jennifer Miller covers food and business for The Augusta Chronicle. She
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Peach Cobbler Factory Set for Saturday Soft Opening in Evans, Georgia
A new dessert shop is about to start serving up Southern comfort food in Evans, Georgia. The Peach Cobbler Factory is holding a soft opening Saturday, Nov. 7, from noon to 10 p.m. at its Evans Town Center Plaza location, bringing cobblers, cookies, brownies and cheesecakes to the Augusta metro area.
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The Peach Cobbler Factory Serves Up Famous Cobblers and Puddings in Evans
Southern Dessert Franchise Grows Its Footprint in the Augusta Metropolitan Area. “We are incredibly excited to continue expanding The Peach Cobbler Factory throughout the great state of Georgia. There is something special about growing our brand in the Peach State, where our Southern roots and dessert traditions truly resonate. We are thrilled to welcome Brittany Blocker to our franchise family and look forward to bringing our unique dessert experience to the Evans community,” said Greg George, CEO and Co-Owner of the brand. “Our brand continues to resonate with consumers in cities and states all across America, and that is a testament to our incredible franchise owners, dedicated team members, and the communities that have embraced us. We believe the best is yet to come.”
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Fabulous frankfurters: Hot dogs get the gourmet treatment at new downtown Aiken restaurant
AIKEN — Bobby and Allison Hilton have elevated frankfurters to gourmet status at HOTT Dogs, which made its debut downtown Oct. 31. The wieners served at the restaurant are “all beef,” Allison said. “There are no fillers and no preservatives.” And they’re also kosher. “Our bread is brioche artisan bread that we season and we cultivate into something different and new,” Allison said. The hot dogs are baked, and diners can order one served plain or topped with ketchup, mustard and/or onions.” But much fancier options also are available. The “Eight Four Three,” named for the area code for Charlest...
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Peach Cobbler Factory Sets Soft Opening in Evans for Nov. 7
The Peach Cobbler Factory will open its doors in Evans for a soft opening on Saturday, Nov. 7. Hours run from noon to 10 p.m. You'll find the dessert shop in the Evans Town Center Plaza at 4272 Washington Rd. Unit 4. Another store is planned for 1307 Richland Ave....
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New fast food restaurant coming to former Burger King location at Exit 22 on I-20 near Aiken
AIKEN — A former Burger King that is undergoing renovations near Exit 22 on Interstate 20 will become the home of another fast food restaurant, according to online sources. Based on information posted on indeed.com and pacificbells.com, 2636 Columbia Highway North, which was the Burger King's address, will be the site of a new Taco Bell.
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You Haven’t Really Eaten In Aiken, South Carolina, Until You’ve Had Breakfast At The Track Kitchen
Down a dirt road in the middle of Aiken’s horse country sits a little breakfast spot that locals treat like a treasure. The Track Kitchen has been feeding horse folks and hungry visitors since 1957, and it still feels like stepping into a grandmother’s kitchen. The food is...
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Trader Joe’s Plans Evans Store, Expected to Finish in 2027-2028
Trader Joe's wants to build a store at 716 North Belair Road in Evans, Georgia. Work should wrap up sometime between 2027 and 2028. It will be the first Trader Joe's in the CSRA, according to WRDW. County records show the Development Authority of Columbia County owns the land. It...
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The Augusta Chronicle
Jerk House brings Jamaican favorites to Washington Road | Exclusive
Jerk House has only been open a few days, and the crowds keep coming. The new restaurant recently opened in what was once Café Dulce at 3118 Washington Rd. It serves authentic Jamaican cuisine made by a family that’s been sharing their Jamaican heritage with Augusta for many years. More: Biscuit Belly takes biscuits to a whole new level | Exclusive Shawna-Morae Gittons is the manager of Jerk House and the daughter of the owners of Jamaican Way, a popular Jamaican restaurant in Hephzibah. Her sister, Monique Bramwell, has joined her at Jerk House. So far the response has been positive, and diners are leaving good comments, Gittons said. The restaurant is simple. Order at the counter and select sides. Disposable containers are used so it's easy to get it to go, but there's plenty of seating in the restaurant. The most popular dishes so far have been oxtails and jerk chicken, she said, both of which were ordered during this visit. Jamaican food is known for its bold, spicy blend of many cultures. The oxtails were fall-off-the-bone tender and well-seasoned. The serving was generous, so there was plenty to take home. The sides selected were macaroni-and-cheese and plantains. Both
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The Georgia Restaurant That Has Endured For 30 Years Will Make You Feel Right At Home
There are restaurants that feed you, and then there are restaurants that actually take care of you, and the Boll Weevil Cafe and Sweetery in Augusta, Georgia is firmly in that second category. It’s been doing exactly that for over thirty years, which in the restaurant business is basically the...